Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Goat Cheese Ice Cream

I love the tang of goat cheese and I bet this would work equally well with mascarpone. In September, I may add figs. Or some roasted chestnut puree. I can make believe I am semi-sophisticated with the lush creaminess of the cheese and the surprise of the lemon. But I am really just a kid in an ice cream store playing with flavor.

Goat cheese ice cream - it's part thinking you're a grown-up and part childhood memory of churning ice cream and chasing fireflies barefoot in the still summer night. As I mixed ingredients, I was memory and anticipation. And as I waited for it to chill, process and chill again - I could slowly steer my heart back into my world and leave the busyness of June behind. I think everyone needs a dish that combines memory and anticipation, don't you?

Goat Cheese Ice Cream Preparation
Custard Base:
Heat the milk, cream and honey in a large sauce over medium heat until simmering, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. In a medium-large bowl, beat the egg yolks until well blended and light. Slowly pour in the hot milk combination while continuing to whisk the egg yolks. Return mixture to saucepan and heat over medium heat stirring constantly under the back of the spoon is coated and the custard thickens. Remove from heat and whisk in the goat cheese and the lemon zest. Put into an ice bath to cool or put mixture in the fridge for about 6 hours.

Process in ice cream make until mixture becomes thick and pulls away from the sides - about 20-30 minutes. Freeze for 4-6 hours. Remove from freezer 15-20 minutes before serving.

Or forget about it for 45 minutes as I did and have a dessert soup. Really, it's the latest trend among busy, forgetful people. With pureed strawberries over it. Frozen or melted, it was mighty fine. And it prepped me for phase 2 of the summer that began today: the teenagers and theatre!

Goat cheese ice? wow..I want to try! Yesterday I saw some Chef on a local TV channel did an ice cream with Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella..I was "huh?"...ok, I need to take my ice cream machine out and make something cool and delicious!

What an interesting post. I do love all these ingredients and have never had the pleasure to try anything so gourmet. I would expect nothing less when I come here always a new treat! Hope you have a better summer for the rest of these months I hate worring about storms, but I am sure you believe it beats the bad winter snow storms! Take care nice to see you back... its been awhile :)

Goat cheese ice cream is a new one on me, but I adore goat cheese so I know I would love it. You are so clever Claudia.

I too am charmed by the adorable 7 year old. For some reason as I read it, I pictured a boy. Surprises are always nice, especially with adorable children such as this lovely little girl. Mother Nature has certainly been on a tear this year. Glad you survived the storms.Sam

first of, love your logo line - we lived not too far from there in Madison WI - but have now moved to beautiful Virginia and the blue ridge and country side are as close to Switzerland as you can get :)Goat cheese ice-cream is an interesting concept - These cheeses tend to have a rather strong flavor! would like to know if the strong flavors of the cheese still lingered after making the icecream? cheers, priya

I am so intrigued by the thought of goat cheese ice cream! I really wish my freezer was large enough so I could use an ice cream maker. I bought one a few years ago and had to return it when I found out the bowl needed to be chilled in the freezer first. I don't have an inch to spare in mine. I don't think I'd be devoted enough to do the old fashioned "rock salt hand churn" kind of ice cream.

I'll have to wait until I visit you one day, Claudia, to taste this wonderful treat!

Goat cheese ice cream does sound very grown-up. What an interesting ice cream flavor. I was reading a post recently on a chicken flavored ice cream. They said it sounded very odd, but it worked beautifully.

What a novelty ice cream this is Claudia! A welcome treat indeed for a hot day like today! Got to try this pronto. It might just be proclaimed flavor of the month at home once we taste it. Thanks for this cool idea. Cheers!!!

Goat cheese?! I ADORE this, Claudia. Just brilliant. Love the idea also with the figs later, too. That 7 yr-old sounds too funny. Sorry to see the tree damages and so glad nobody was hurt. I'm off now to dream of your ice-cream...

You have something special here. I really enjoy goat cheese ice cream but it is quite hard to find. Glad I have a recipe of my own now. Hope the clean up is going well. It has been some very strange weather going on this spring and summer.

What a unique and tempting recipe! I just adore goat cheese, so I have no question that I'll love this too! Thank you for sharing your creative self with me today. I hope you are having a happy weekend. Mine just got a bit brighter. Hugs and love from Austin!

Oh my goodness Claudia this sounds divine. I have salty caramel going in my machine right now. I will have to wait a couple of days for the canister to refreeze so I can make something this indulgent. I've been wanting to try the tangy goat cheese in ice cream. I found a new base I'm trying out that doesn't use eggs. I will let you know. Scary storm, glad everyone is okay. Hope you have a great weekend.-Gina-

Dear Claudia, I was happy to see your back!! I missed you. I am sorry about the storm. The goat cheese ice cream is very inventive. I love playing with flavors and that is exactly what you did. I be the combo of the sweet with the goat cheese is delish! xo

You have definitely WOWed me with this recipe. How creative. Sorry to hear about your trees - I know how I hated losing a blackberry tree to the winds a couple of years back. I love that you enjoy going back to memory lane .. something I am doing a lot of this summer too.

One of the very aspects I enjoy about you Claudia...is the fashion in which you take life. You always manage to turn the negative into a poetic positive ;o) Sorry about the torrid winds. Hope things a better for a long while.

Goat's milk ice cream may be just what the doctor ordered...it seems I may have started a small intolerance to cow's milk. Keeping this recipe so that I can maybe make some all week long too. LOL

You never cease to amaze me with your unique creations! And that child - what an interesting little girl - I think I'd follow her around too! We had a giant tree down by our fence too and electric/internet on and off all week long. Summer fun. xoxo

I love how you look at the positive side, just like this little boy; I actually was thinking of making some goat cheese frozen yogurt today, as I embarked on my goat cheese labneh chore (two second chore), sounds good too with the figs especially!